Northala Fields, Northolt, London UB5 6UR
Northala Fields Viewpoint
Viewpoint
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6.7
Wildland
1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
6.7Four conical mounds made from material from the original Wembley Stadium and White City shopping centre rise above a 27.5-hectare park. The tallest reaches 22 metres and offers a 360-degree panorama, including central London and Canary Wharf.
An unusual London viewpoint with a story built into its landscape: four artificial hills made from construction waste now look across a park of lakes, wetlands and wildlife habitats. The panoramic summit is the clear reason to visit; it is more of a distinctive urban green-space stop than a remote wild escape.
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The experience
Climb the gently sloping spiral path to the panoramic viewpoint, then explore the park’s paths and waterside landscape if time allows. Check current park access, facilities and parking arrangements before setting out.
Things to do
Climb to the panoramic viewpoint
Take the gently sloping spiral path up mound three for a 360-degree view that includes central London and Canary Wharf.
Explore the park’s waterside habitats
Walk around the park’s lakes, wildlife ponds, streams and wetlands. Do not assume that water activities are permitted.
Look for the park’s learning mosaic
Find the colourful mosaic celebrating learning in Northolt, designed by local students and young people with community and artist support.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 1–2 hours; duration is an estimate, not a sourced visit time.
Quick Escape: climb for the panorama
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Enter the park using a current open entrance and follow park paths towards mound three.
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Take the gently sloping spiral path to the viewpoint at the top.
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Pause for the panoramic outlook, including central London and Canary Wharf, then return the way you came.
Half day · Half day; duration is an estimate, not a sourced visit time.
Make a half day of it: viewpoint and park landscape
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Start with the climb to the panoramic viewpoint on mound three.
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Explore the park’s paths and take in its four conical mounds and the different lakes, ponds, streams and wetland areas.
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If useful, check whether the visitor-centre café and public toilets are open before relying on them.
Verified history
Northala Fields opened in 2008 and covers 27.5 hectares. Ealing Council says the park was formed using waste from the original Wembley Stadium and the White City shopping centre. The four conical mounds were designed to reduce noise and visual pollution from the A40 as well as provide landmarks and viewpoints. The site was formerly playing fields used by the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Ealing Council bought it in 1997 for development as a park.
Hidden details
A summit shaped by a practical purpose — The four mounds are not simply scenic additions: the council says they were created to reduce noise and visual pollution from the nearby A40.
A mosaic made with local young people — The park’s colourful learning mosaic was designed by students from West London Academy and Belvue School, and made with young people and community members with artist support.
When to go
· Choose a clear day for the panorama; a more specific best time is not established by the supplied evidence.
The supplied sources do not identify a seasonal highlight or best months.
Visibility affects the outlook from the summit. Check the forecast before travelling; no other specific weather guidance is evidenced.
What to look for
From the tallest mound, look for the central London skyline and Canary Wharf. Around the park, notice how the four conical mounds sit alongside lakes, ponds, streams and wetland habitats.
The story
Modern park creation; landscape formed using waste from the original Wembley Stadium and White City shopping centre.
Best time to go
No season-specific advantage established by the supplied sources; choose a clear day for the views.
Choose a clear day for the broadest views. No particular time of day is established by the supplied sources.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Walkers · Families · Photographers · Young children
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
A public park with several entrances. The council says its car parks are locked in line with park closing times; check current opening and parking arrangements before visiting.
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Parking
The council lists two car parks, on Kensington Road and the A40 slip road approaching the Target Roundabout from the east. They are locked according to park closing times; current charges and availability are not established here. Northolt Underground station is approximately 800 metres away on foot.
Toilets
The council lists public toilets in the visitor centre; check availability before travelling.
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Food & drink
The council lists a café in the visitor centre; check current opening and service details.
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Dogs
Check current park rules and signage; dog permissions are not confirmed by the supplied sources.
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Accessibility
The council describes a mixture of tarmac, crushed-brick and gravel paths, some steep slopes, and a gently sloping spiral path to the panoramic viewpoint on mound three. It also lists disabled access/facilities. Conditions and suitability for a particular visitor should be checked with the council.
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Cost
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Water
Fishing lakes, a model boating lake, wildlife ponds, streams and wetlands. No swimming or paddling permission is evidenced.
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Around Northala Fields Viewpoint
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
